GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL

Located at 39-27 28th Street in Long Island City, New York, Growing Up Green Charter School is an active, independent charter district operating within a large city setting in the vibrant New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Designed as a single-school public district, it delivers a comprehensive elementary and middle school education serving children from kindergarten through eighth grade. As an open and tuition-free public charter institution, the school provides an engaging learning environment tailored to young scholars, helping them build strong academic foundations and critical thinking skills as they transition from early childhood education through their early adolescent years.

During the 2024–2025 school year, Growing Up Green serves a vibrant student body of 692 students, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of its surrounding Queens community. The student population includes 386 Hispanic, 125 Black, 111 White, 31 Asian, and 31 multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To ensure every child receives individualized attention and comprehensive guidance, the district maintains a remarkably strong staffing environment. Employing a total staff of over 206 full-time equivalent (FTE) professionals, the campus is anchored by approximately 138 FTE dedicated classroom teachers and 68 FTE support staff, fostering a highly favorable student-to-teacher dynamic that supports both academic excellence and holistic student development.